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Publications and case studies
The Energy Saving Trust Housing programme has an extensive library of technical guidance and case studies for housing professionals that cover all areas of newbuild and refurbishment.
Below you can view our current featured publications, plus key publications of interest.
If you can't find the publication you are looking for here, you can also search our entire publication database.
Featured publications
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CE309: Sustainable refurbishment guide: Towards 80% reduction in C02 emissions, water efficiency, waste reduction, and climate change adaptationThis guide, developed by the Energy Saving Trust Housing programme, provides an integrated package of measures that will enable builders, developers and householders to hit the demanding 80% target and make radical improvements to energy performance that go beyond current building regulations. |
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CE317: Domestic low and zero carbon technologiesThis guide provides an overview of available technologies, their costs, technical and practical integration.
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CE71: Insulation Materials ChartThis guide details the thermal conductivities, environmental ratings and typical applications of insulation materials available in the UK. It is designed as an aid to specification. |
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CE322: Sheffield EcoTerrace: A refurbishment case studyThe Energy Saving Trust presents a detailed case study of our work with Sheffield City Council and other project partners. The results are outstanding for this typical Sheffield small terraced property. It emits 76% less carbon emissions and lifted from an EPC band E to a band A using fabric sevices and renewable measures. |
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CE54: Domestic Heating Sizing MethodThis 'whole house' procedure provides the busy heating installer with a boiler sizing method that is fast and easy to use. It can also be used for other heat generators (such as micro-CHP or heat pumps) together with a heating system design method. |
Scroll through a selection of our other featured publications below.
News
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Related articles
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Existing housing
Posted on: 17/01/11
This section of the Housing professionals website outlines the Energy Saving Trust recommendations in sustainable refurbishment. We provide guidance that will enable builders, developers and householders hit the emissions reduction target.
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New housing
Posted on: 31/03/11
This section of the Housing professionals website outlines the Energy Saving Trust recommendations for new housing, including our guidance on achieving levels three to six of the Code for Sustainable Homes.
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Building Regulations covering energy efficiency
Posted on: 19/01/11
The technical requirements for energy efficiency in each of the UK nations’ Building Regulations may differ. However the overall aim is the same: to cut home energy use and CO2 emissions.
More about Building Regulations and energy efficiency
